Washburn Identification Number (WIN) FAQ

Answer: A
WIN is a Washburn Identification Number. Each individual associated with
Washburn is assigned a unique number by Washburn's administrative software.
This unique number is the WIN.

Question:
What is an iCard?

Answer: The
Washburn iCard is the official photo ID card for Washburn University. All
students, staff, and faculty need this card whenever asked to present
university identification.

Question:
How is an iCard related to the WIN?

Answer: The
WIN is displayed on the back of your iCard.

Question:
Where do I get an iCard?

Answer: At
the Ichabod Service Center in the Memorial Union.

Question: I
am a faculty member. How do I obtain my WIN?

Answer:
Either obtain an iCard or contact the VPAA office.

Question: I
am a student. How do I obtain my WIN?

Answer:
Students may find their WIN on their iCard, admissions acceptance letter,
billing statements and other correspondence from the university. Students may
also obtain their WIN from their advisor during enrollment.

Question: I
am a staff member. How do I obtain my WIN?

Answer:
Either obtain an iCard or contact the Human Resources office.

Question: I
am a faculty member. May I use the WIN to display course grades on my office
door or on the Web?

Answer: NO!
Student WINs are considered to be part of the student's educational record
according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA). WINs
cannot be publicly displayed.

Question:
What do I do if I suspect that someone else has gained access to my WIN without
authorization?

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What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."